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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

6

Naval orders alter Brooklyn to Minneapolis and more

Portsmouth reports officers reassigned including Lieutenant T W Griffin to the Brooklyn, Lieutenant Long and Lieutenant Bell detached with two months leave, Ensign Pringle and Naval Cadet Webster also assigned home or leave. The Yoguine arrives at Detroit and will be used by Michigan naval militia. Commodore Bunce expected for rear admiral. promotion planned with Washington hearing. A separate arrest case notes a girl jailed for 60 days for theft on London Street.

T. W. Griffin Brooklyn Equipment Bureau Long Minneapols Lieuttenant Bell Minneapolis Whith W. G. Bullard Lancaster Columbia J. FR. Pringle G. Webster Montgomery Homme Ok Yontle Detroit Great Lakes Michigan United States South America Miltia A. T. Long F. M. Bunce Trookilyn Navy Yard Aadmiral Washington Geardslie Steard Matthews Uttle Dow Bunce Selfridge Waval W. S. Bohley Uo

Taken for a Burglar Confusion Ends in Laughter

A well known citizen is mistaken for a burglar while aiding a neighbor in need. Hearing cries for help, he runs to fetch a physician, while another neighbor, wrongly dressed as him, chases a fleeing man. The mix up leads to a shared laugh and no harm done.

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Justice Rustic Court Deliberates Over 20 Cent Bar Dispute

In Rustic Court at 7 UE Sam Dean bar keeper of Winners Point faced John W. Yutier in a dispute over a 20 cent payment. Oliver Dillon testified and Mulder was committed for further examination after long proceedings. The case centered on a small 20 cent debt and alleged theft attempt.

Rustic Acre Sam Dean Winners Point Nan John W. Yutier Dillons Dean Callel Shiny Mutler

Girl jailed after theft at Birnham residence

A small girl named Lizele Thomas was arrested for stealing two dresses a pair of shoes and a corset from Mr Birnham on County street. She had just been employed as nurse on Tuesday and the incident followed that night.

SPNT Lizele Thomas

NUSTINGS COURT OPENS ITS DECEMBER TERM

The Nassau term opened with jurors sworn and felons charged. William Henderson, Sam Williams alias Rag Bam, William Jones alias Moses Jones, Sam Wasserman, and Whiaries Woot faced true bills. Rag Sam to be tried December 20. Sam Weeserugn bailed at 1500 dollars until January 6, 1898. Court adjourned after grand jury allowance. plus a grand colonial ball announced by Fort Nelson Chapter D A R at Armory Hall December 1897. Tickets listed. proceeds fund chapter activities. Also evangelistic services held by Evangelist Hez Swem at Court Street Baptist Church with three young women responding. last meeting to be held at 7 45 PM.

HL. Wates Foreman J. Z. Bilishly W. Wise J. . Emerson William Schroeder R. &. Glover W. DB Thomas MN. Ellishly William Henderson Sam Willbwns Fort Nelson Daughters of American Revolution Armory Hall Indy Charles R. Nash Middle Street J. W. S. Dutt & Co Muddie Street Court Street Baptist Church Leyvangelist Hez Swem Evangelist Hex Swem Amal Shoul

Royal Arcanum Officers for Portsmouth Council No 227

Portsmouth Council No 227, Royal Arcanum, elected officers Wednesday night. Names include J. H. Hall Vice-Regent, J. C. Niemeyer Past Regent, H. W. Walker Secretary, W. H. Watts Treasurer, J. Downing Chaplain, J. Witloks Guide, J. Langhorne Warden, George W Watts Sentinel, I. D. Terry Representative, H. Walker as Alternate. Macy to be installed at January 1898 meeting.

Portsmouth Royal Arcanum J. H. Hall Brown J. C. Niemeyer HW. C. Walker Sam P. Wigs Watts I. OG. Ashton J. 2. Downing J. Witloks J. K. Langhorne George Www H. Watts I. D. Terry C. Walkers Tel Warren Hest m

The Cuban Volunteers Comedy At Biles' Theatre

The Cuban Volunteers opened last night at Biles' Hall to loud laughter. The ensemble delivered a brisk farce with strong audience response. Tonight features a new program and a chance to see Miss Mac Donnshl and Mr Maynard showcase their acting skills.

Biles' Thall Miss MacDonshl Mr. Maynard

Concert Tuesday Night for Ladies Society Benefit

A concert will be held Tuesday night to benefit the Ladies Society of St. John's Church. Performers include Miss Elizabeth A. Taylor, Miss B Kindred, Mrs Martha Nelson Roswell, Mrs Augustis Dpamel, Miss Wereecs Quimby, Miss Helen Quimby, Dipt Frank Cunningham, John Lawrence, Oc a Buphart, Dr Punt Moore.

Ladies Society of St. John's Ehurch Mies Eligabeth A. Taylor Bo Kindred W Wams Norfolk Martha Nelson Roswell Augustis Dpamel Fastgr Portsmouth

Adjutant General Reports Inspection of Virginia Hope

Adjutant General Anderson's report on the last inspection of the Virginia Hope notes deficiencies. The Thin Mutation group based in Portsmouth had their hospital steward absent, several members wore red shirts and lacked reachaloty caps and belts, and they were knocked for not having equipment.

Anderson Virginin Hope Ely Mortsmouths Surecon AM

Election meeting to select trustees at the courthouse

A September meeting of the SeTpOoT, The Sehonl Trustee's Electoral Board at the Courthouse is set for December 2 at noon to elect trustees. Terms expiring include BL VW, Mawes, Wiest ern Teamneh, WoW, Walker Jr, Theop Creek, W. TL. Wilson, silah Batten, Hutt. bes Willams, Washington blat, Savage, Toner's Crow.

Sehonl Mawes Wiestern Teamneh Wow Walker Jr Theop Creek W. TL. Wilson Silah Batten Hutt Bes Willams Washington Savage Toner’s Crow

Accident injures young man on Bingham Street

A young man named John, resident on Bingham Street, sustained facial injuries at work in the steagin et Ingepartamient of the ravy. Iron struck under the left eye, a sashlike cut four inches long. He was treated at the apothecary shop and then sent home. A Y M C A meeting is announced with Rev Dr Wo You of Epworth Church, Norfolk, to address the assembly at Monumental charity, Sunday at 6 o'clock.

John Bingham Stynt King Apothetary Hig Hone Y. M. C. A. Maes Epworth Church Norfolk Y. M.C Y. M.C. A. Worl M.C. Keeling George J. Martin John Whetstone W. M. Tilley C. AW. Parks C. T. Willams Newusin Atertean Pipe Company George W. Blunt Clarence Wises

Petersburg railroad injunction in favor of Mehmond line

A telegram to Hon William R McKenney reports Judge Coleman ruled for the Mehmond Petersburg and Carolina railroad company in the injunction case against the Richmond Blackstone and Lowhern line. The decision clears obstacles to building the road. Also noted is a Brunswick county dwelling fire of suspected arson, loss 1500 with 500 insurance. Rumor says Austrian consul Bosher may relocate his Richmond offices and act as tobacco contractor for the Austrian government.

Richmond Blackstone Lowhern Brunswick County Wm. FE. Rawlings Bosher Petersburg Virginia

Moslems Restive in Western Russia Threaten Outbreak

In Wester Russia unrest among Moslems spreads across Russian Asia. Exaggerated Turkish news fuels fear of brigandage and rising anti government sentiment from Caucasus to Armenia. Governors conference plans measures as interethnic tensions rise and Central Asia reports Ferment among Muslim groups.

Wester Russia St. Petersburg Russian Asia Impre Armenia Ds Tast

Berkeley News Briefs Include Concert Plans And Local Repairs

Notices report a musicaI at Ryland Institute chapel by young ladies and invites friends of the Institution to attend. Repairs proceed on Thomas' railway as vessels White Cloud and Pioral dock for work. Henry A Litchfield arrives with piles. Local council minutes and officer elections are listed along with a few court and police notes.

Ryland Institute White Cloud Pioral Norfolk Thomas Henry A. Litchfield J. L. Thomas Annie Morrisett Colbert Wobert Graves Oak Grove Cemetery Mortsmouth Wot Phillips Iit Old Dominion Council No. 455 BR. A W. Z. Simmons W. B. Shafer W. Beale C. Gibbs L. Berkley G D. Williams T. Wrenn G. Martin W. T. Berkley HW. J. Weeks Gibbs J. W. McDonough Williams Jameson Supreme Irvine Old Dominion Gaincil No. 480 J. Z. Jameson Allove

In Memory of My Sister From The Bank Of Berkley

In memory of a sister the verse laments a loss. The poem speaks of absence and a vacant place at home. The author expresses enduring love and longing for the sister and references family ties and sorrow.

Suffolk County Court Dinner and Local Events Summary

Suffolk town notes detail a police court case where Roper admitted guilt after a whiskey incident and a companion Hunter was briefly able to appear. A county budget audit shows receipts and disbursements in good order, followed by a dinner at the Commercial Motel for the board. Reports cover church mission work, a December musicale at Suffolk College, deer incident, and upcoming local court term with Saunders vs Elis. Also listed are social events, academy appointments, and civic notices.

Suffolk Dee Roper Rawles Pod Hunter I. W. Jordan G. OW. Johnston Mwe Board of Supervisors Kis G. W. Butte Walter Jordan Aa. Ty, Tilland B.D. Mrinkleys W 4Iley TL Taker Chenry AL T. Gomer T. W. Artman W. A. King Suffolk Men Christian Missionary Association Windsor N. C. Newman W. J. Laine W. W. Staley Christian Church Cristmas Musicale Suffolk College Devenberth PD. Scott Sciteditle Nansenond Saunders Elis Dedepeth Ve Avantle Danville Hemyany Miry Kathe Tholinday Miss Berths Iidley Franklin Bngaar Franklin Lische Infantry Nat Harris J. P. Holland Austin Crittenden D. It Makine W. Eiruee Charlie Keller Richmond Kint Circle No Doo Elock Chew. Tritt Elmer A. ‘Thomas Wallachton Vouige Comteet Smithfold Wouldill Asa Mande Underwood Cammell Committee

Life Insurance and Endowment Policies Offered locally

A local agency promotes Life Insurance policies from Union Central claiming Twenty Payment Life Money Can be entailed by any contract offered elsewhere and that Life Rite Endowment policies are cheapest and best. Also advertises Fire and Accident Insurance with address Woodward & Rwam 11 Main Street.

Union Central Woodward & Rwam Main Street Surtets Way

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